Personal SOLA Network Article Recommendations
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English as the Anchor: An Interview with Pastor Albert Ting by Steve Chang
“As long as the English congregation continues to respect the Chinese and give them proper space, the Chinese speaking will be happy with an English anchored church because they see the whole family being served.”
Should Churches Open ASAP? A Panel Discussion with SOLA Network
“What it means to love their neighbors, submit to authority, and religious freedom. We hope this conversation will spark healthy discussions within your church as we weather this pandemic together.”
Reversing the Generational Exodus by Hanley Liu
“Now we believe, more than ever, as long as the gospel and the Scriptures are being faithfully proclaimed and the church elevates Christ over culture, God’s people can come to worship together.”
What Does Commitment to the Local Church Require? by Hanley Liu
“The Holy Spirit has actually ordained for the spiritual gifts to be activated in a committed body of believers.”
How Christ Frees Us from the Fear of Isolation and Death by Hanley Liu
“It’s the cross and the Gospel that really gives us the freedom from the two things we fear the most -- death and isolation -- because we will never be separated from Him.”
3 Lessons Learned as a Pastoral Intern at an Asian American Church by Gabe Lee
“God is constantly challenging me, showing me just how powerful He is, how gracious He is, and how loving He is.”
Finding Peace in an Anxious World by Chris Wong
“Because of the hurriedness of our lives, it can be difficult to find moments of rest and peace. But is there a way?”
Staying Close to Christ while Away from Your Home Church by Anthony Lee
“Staying close to Christ while being away from home is indeed difficult, but possible. It involves knowing your faith well enough that you can stand on your own.”
Finding my Neediness in Postpartum Hours, Days, and Weeks by Amy Loh
“But in the midst of my first postpartum weeks, God taught me just how needy and weak I was (and am) and how gracious and sufficient He is.”
Deriving the Infinite Wonder of Christ through Math by Charlene Hao
“But what I’ve come to enjoy most about math is that God has used it as a means to further reveal His infinite self to all of creation.”
5 Ways to Show Compassion to Those Who are Grieving by Sarah Kim
“God was pouring grace into our family through His Word and the people in our lives. Compassion can’t exist without suffering, and suffering is all around us.”
10 Easy Ways to Blow Your Influence as a Worship Leader
“By the power of the Holy Spirit, we can serve in the strength that God supplies. Be humble, wise, and look to Christ who shepherds our hearts and restores our souls.”
Back to Basics: 4 Fundamentals of Worship
“Whether we worship in our Sunday services or in our times of personal meditation, we must respond to who God is in light of who we are.”
6 Special Challenges for Asian American Worship Teams
“For those of us in Asian American contexts, we must think critically about how our cultural history and practices affect what we do and why we do them.”
10 Pieces of Advice for Christian Artists
“Independent artists are often on a hard and even cruel journey, and it is especially difficult for Christian artists who swim against the cultural current.”
They Do All Their Deeds to be Seen by Others: 4 Resolutions for Creative Christians
“So here is Jesus’ word of warning for those who serve on stage and a call to caution for those who display themselves in the digital realm.”
4 Takeaways from the Church in China: A Book Review of Grace to the City
“Not only do I have a clearer picture of what God is doing in the Chinese church, I have a keener passion for seeing Christ exalted overseas.”
A Scary Story in Bethlehem: 3 Reflections on the Christmas Story
“While it doesn’t feature ghosts, it does contain a cruel King, messages from Magi, and a plot to kill an innocent baby — who just might happen to be God’s Chosen One.”
